Indiana is always represented well in the NBA. But this season, some of the state's most talented products have gotten even better.

In no particular order, here are five NBA players with ties to Indiana who ended 2017 on a high note. (One small disclaimer: Former Indiana University star Victor Oladipo isn't included on this list, only because we've written a thing or two about him already.)

Trey Lyles, Denver Nuggets: The third-year forward is having his best season yet, upping his totals to 8.5 points per game from 6.2 last year. He's averaging four rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game.

The Tech grad had been labeled a 'bust' in his first two seasons after being drafted 12th overall out of Kentucky. Not now. He's put up 14 points in 27 minutes per game in December, according to Mile High Sports.

“I have just become really, really, really comfortable in our system and comfortable playing with the guys and confident,” Lyles said recently. “I am just going out there and taking what the defense gives me.”

Gary Harris, Denver Nuggets: The Hamilton Southeastern product is averaging a career best 16.2 points in 34.4 minutes per game. He's also handing out 3.2 assists and shooting 37.5 percent from 3-point range.

Another Indiana native in Denver, the 23-year-old Harris recently had a 36-point breakout game against the Boston Celtics. He put up 18 points per in December.

Courtney Lee, New York Knicks: In his 9th season, Lee is posting a career high 13.3 points in 32.1 minutes per game as a starter. He's shooting 43.4 percent form 3-point range on a career high 3.7 attempts.

And the Pike product is not holding back as to why he's found this success.

“I’m going to say it point blank and clear: we’re not running the triangle,” Lee recently told the New York Daily News. “We’re running a different offense that’s more fast-paced and it’s more suitable for my style of play.”

Yogi Ferrell, Dallas Mavericks: After fellow Indiana University alum Mark Cuban gave Ferrell a spot for the final 36 games last season, he's settled in to a nice role with the Mavericks. He's continued to play 29 minutes per game and has 14 starts. He's scoring 10.3 points per game and handing out 2.3 assists.

The Park Tudor grad recently dropped 13 points and dished four assists in a win over the Pacers.

"It's pretty sweet," Ferrell said of playing at home. "I wanted to go out and play hard for them and show them everything I've been working on."

E'Twaun Moore, New Orleans Pelicans: The Purdue product is averaging a career best 13.3 points per game on 54.4 percent shooting (46.8 percent 3-pointers). He's started 34 of 36 games for the Pelicans and is also tallying 2.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.

The Central High School (East Chicago) product exploded for 36 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets in December. His previous career best scoring average was 9.6 points per last season. Before that, it was 7.8.

OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors: The first-year IU product is scoring 6.9 points in 21 minutes per game. He's been among the league's most efficient players all season, shooting 44 percent from 3-point range.

That last part has been a pleasant surprise for the Raptors, who drafted Anunoby 23rd overall.

"Well no, (we didn't expect) the 3-point shooting," coach Dwane Casey told Sporting News after a recent Toronto win over Charlotte. "We saw the defense, the toughness, the physicality. But the 3-point shooting is something he’s worked his behind off and has really, really improved. And when he shoots it, you’re disappointed or you’re surprised when it doesn’t go in."

His net rating of 15.9 is second in the NBA. Not among rookies, but the entire league. He leads all players with an offensive rating of 115.9.

Honorable mention

Jerian Grant, Chicago Bulls: The Notre Dame product, who is originally from Maryland, is having his best season. He's averaged 8.6 points in 22.5 minutes per game for the Bulls, who started off horribly but recently have been one of the East's hottest teams.

Jeff Teague, Minnesota Timberwolves: The former Pike High School star is averaging 13.4 points per game, down from the 15.3 he averaged last season with the Pacers. He is averaging 7.3 assists, the second highest of his career only to the 7.8 he averaged last year.

Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets: After winning Sixth Man of the Year in 2016-17, Gordon has upped his points per game from 16.2 to 19.5 this season.

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Rookies with room to grow

Caleb Swanigan, Portland Trail Blazers: After playing really well in the Summer League, Swanigan has averaged 2.6 points in 8.9 minutes per game. The Fort Wayne native and Purdue product was recently demoted to the G-League.

Thomas Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers: The former Indiana center has played just four minutes this season, hitting one of two free throw attempts.